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Subtract 35/32 from 40/14

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 1 3/32

40/14 - 35/32 is 395/224.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 32 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
   40/14 = 40 × 16/14 × 16 = 640/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   35/32 = 35 × 7/32 × 7 = 245/224
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   640/224 - 245/224 = 640 - 245/224 = 395/224
5. In mixed form: 1171/224

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